Fired Roberto Mancini thanks Man City fans in full-page advert in local newspaper

FILE - A Saturday, May 11, 2013 photo from files showing Manchester City's manager Roberto Mancini during a line up at the start of their English FA Cup final soccer match against Wigan Athletic at Wembley Stadium, London. Manchester City has fired manager Roberto Mancini after conceding the Premier League title to rival Man United and finishing the season without a trophy. The club announced the decision Monday, May 13, 2013, on its website.The Italian is departing after less than four years in charge, having ended the club's 35-year trophy drought by winning the FA Cup in 2011 and then leading the team to its first league title in 44 years the following season. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)
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FILE - A Saturday, May 14, 2011 photo from files showing Manchester City's manager Roberto Mancini holding aloft the English FA Cup Trophy as he celebrates their win over Stoke City at Wembley Stadium, London. Manchester City has fired manager Roberto Mancini after conceding the Premier League title to rival Man United and finishing the season without a trophy. The club announced the decision Monday, May 13, 2013 on its website. The Italian is departing after less than four years in charge, having ended the club's 35-year trophy drought by winning the FA Cup in 2011 and then leading the team to its first league title in 44 years the following season. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
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